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MQ-4 Triton vs Orlan-10

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Specifications
MQ-4 Triton Orlan-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman STC
First flight 22 May 2013 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2013 2011
Number produced 30 units 1000 units
Average unit price $180 million $50K
Wingspan 39.9 m 3.1 m
Length 14.5 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 610 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 15,200 km 110 km
Service ceiling 16,800 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg 16 kg
Empty weight 6,781 kg 9 kg
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Overview

The MQ-4 Triton and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and STC respectively.

The MQ-4 Triton reaches 610 km/h — 4.1:1 the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The MQ-4 Triton has an operational range of 15,200 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The MQ-4 Triton operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the MQ-4 Triton is 914:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The MQ-4 Triton has been produced in 30 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. Unit cost is $180M for the MQ-4 Triton vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 first flew 2 years before the MQ-4 Triton (2011 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 2 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-4 Triton or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.